| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 104 |
| Named Used as Valid | Cheilodactylus ephippium |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Lord Howe, Norfolk, and Kermadec Islands, but apparently not in Australia. |
| Quote | Average length 30-40 cm, reaching 50 cm. Present at rocky headlands and offshore islands along our north-east coast, but nowhere common. |